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Control Flow Inc. is proud to announce our sponsorhsip of UH Cullen College Engineering students in their advancement as finalists in NASA’s 2019 Special Edition: Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge.

As stated in UH Cullen College Engineering's article "Control Flow Inc., ... made extensive in-kind donations of materials and parts for the project."

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Made in the USA, Control Flow's new Type E expanding gate and Type S solid gate Pipeline and Cavern Storage Valves will be introduced at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference at Control Flow's booth #3331. Meeting the requirements of API 6D, these new valves are manufactured in and utilize all materials originating in the U.S.A. Based upon field proven design features these valves provide dependable Bi-Directional sealing capabilities utilizing both TFE-To-Metal and Metal-To-Metal Seat Seals; are corrosion resistance; ensure long life; and offer flexibility whether incorporating the solid gate (Type S) or parallel expanding two piece wedged gate (Type E).

These valves are currently available for both Class 600 and 900 service, in sizes from 4" to 10" and in Temperature Ranges of -20 to 350 degrees F (-29-177degrees C). For ease of operation, either the Type E or Type S valves are available in manual hand wheel operated, Bevel Gear Operated, Hydraulic Operated or Pneumatic Operated configurations. Sizes in 12" to 20" are presently in development by Control Flow, Inc. and will be available in the future.

Control Flow, Inc. Meeting Your Pipeline and Storage Valve Needs Worldwide

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CFI through its U.S. facilities in Houston, TX and Moore, OK plus its network of Authorized Repair Facilities around the world can provide inspection and repair of BOP’s and manifolds inaccordance with CFI and API standards (6A Sect. 53 for manifolds and 16AR for BOP’s) as applicable for required 5-Year Maintenance and issue a Certificate of Compliance for such work.This service is available for CFI manufactured equipment as well as that of other OEM’s which will then be “Rebranded” as CFI equipment. Upon completion of the 5-Year maintenance work by CFI or one of its Authorized Repair Facilities, a Certificate of Compliance and Data Book will be issuedby CFI for the equipment.

For other OEM equipment to qualify for this service and “Rebranding”, it must not originate from China or India and CFI must be provided a copy of the equipment’s original DATA BOOK from the OEM.

Control Flow, Inc. maintains the latest certifications to ensure quality, safe and functional products.

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, API 6A, API 6D, API 7-1, API 16A, API 16C, API 17D, ASME – MANUFACTURE OF PRESSURE VESSELS “U” Stamp, ASME – FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY OF PRESSURE PIPING “PP” Stamp, and NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER & PRESSURE VESSELS INSPECTORS (REPAIR) “R” Stamp

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LINEAR PIPE TENSIONERS

CFI- WesTech Linear Pipe Tensioners are engineered to each customer’s exact specification and requirements. CFI-WesTech equipment is in use on pipe-lay vessels of various descriptions all over the world, operating in all kinds of ambient conditions. CFI- WesTech offers a variety of Linear Pipe Tensioners (LPT’s) designs and sizes to fit nearly any customer requirement.

CFI-WesTech LPT’s are capable of maintaining accurate tension on the smallest diameter pipe or electric cables all the way up to machines capable of handling pipe joints as large as 60 inches outside diameter.  If required, these tensioners can be adapted to handle pipe up to 72 inches outside diameter. Multiple Pipe Tensioners can be operated in tandem to increase the maximum tension capacity and/or to provide flexibility and redundancy to pipe-lay operations.

CFI-WesTech equipment is typically controlled and monitored through the use of PLC based Digital Electronic Control Systems (DECS) and can be electrically or hydraulically driven. In some applications, simple hydraulic controls can be provided for use on smaller equipment.